CLASSICAL EUROPE - 12 Days, Tour Code CE-12.  From: £995.00 

Visiting: BELGIUM, GERMANY, AUSTRIA, ITALY, SWITZERLAND and FRANCE

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This is our Flagship Tour, taking in the wondrous sights of all the above Countries. Once you have been on this Tour you will have experienced most of the different Sights, Cultures, Languages and Culinary delights this diverse Continent has to offer. This is truly an enlightening and engaging experience, and we recommended it highly.      

Day 1: TUE - London  - Brussels: We leave for Brussels, Capital of the European Union. En-route we  stop at Bruparck and view the Atomium - site of Expo 58, and Mini Europe, which is a wondrous reconstruction of major European landmarks on a scale of 1/25. On arrival in Brussels we take a Panoramic Tour of this lovely City to include the Grand Place, the EU Headquarters, the Royal Palaces and the Mannequin Pis. (D)

Day 2: WED - Brussels - Rhineland: Today we leave for The Rhine Valley, driving via Cologne to view the magnificent Gothic Cathedral. We drive along the Rhine River and you are invited to take an Optional Rhine cruise passing by the legendary Lorelei Rock and taking in some breathtaking scenery, before continuing on to our hotel. (B, D)

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Day 3: THU - Rhine – Innsbruck: Today we leave for Innsbruck – Capital of the Tyrol District of Austria, driving across the Brenner Pass and the Europa Bridge.  After dinner join us for a leisurely stroll in the City centre. (B, D)  

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Day 4: FRI - Innsbruck – Venice: This morning we will visit the world famous Swarovski Crystal Works, and also view the Golden Roof. We then depart for Venice, stopping at the magnificent Wilten Basilica en-route. On arrival we take a short Vaporetta ride across the Lagoon to arrive in mainland Venice - a unique City built on a cluster of mud banks along the Adriatic Sea. We view St Mark’s Basilica and Piazza San Marco before continuing on to our hotel, with dinner at a local Restaurant. (B, D) 

Day 5: SAT - Venice - Florence - Rome: We leave for Florence the Renaissance city, where we will embark on a walking tour to discover the magnificent Duomo, The Gateway to Paradise, Santa Croche Church and other delights of this fascinating City. We leave for Rome late afternoon for our two nights stay. (B, D).

Day 6: SUN - Rome: This morning we will visit The Vatican and the magnificent St Peter's Cathedral. In the afternoon our local Guide will show us some of the sights of this historical city, to include the mighty Colosseum, The Forum, Trevi Fountain, The Spanish Steps and St Paul’s Basilica.
The evening is free – or you may like to join us for an Optional evening of entertainment at a local Restaurant, to include Wine, Dinner and live Operatic music and singing as only the Italians can do. (B). (This will be an evening to remember, and we highly recommended it).

Day 7: MON Rome - Pisa: This morning you have some free time, or you may like to join us for an Optional visit to the Vatican Museum. Then onto Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles, incorporating the Duomo, (Cathedral) the Baptistry and of course, the Leaning Tower.  (B, D)

Day 8: TUE - Pisa - Lucerne: Today we  drive along the spectacular Italian coast as we head towards Lucerne for the next two nights. (B, D). 

Day 9: WED Lucerne: This morning we visit the Lion Monument, crafted in stone to honour the Swiss Guards who sacrificed their lives defending Louis XV1 of France during the French revolution. We also visit the covered wooden Chapel Bridge built c 1333, and will then have some time for shopping. The afternoon is free, or you may like to take an Optional visit to Mt Titlis or Mt Pilatus.(B)

Day 10: THU Lucerne - Paris: This morning we will have some time for last minute shopping before our departure for Paris. En-route we pass through beautiful countryside and vineyards. On arrival perhaps you could join us for an Optional visit to the Lido, Crazy Horse or Moulin Rouge. These are iconic Cabaret shows and are a part of Parisian Culture and History. The saying goes, "If you have not seen one of these shows, you have not seen Paris". (B, D)

Day 11: FRI - Paris - Sightseeing: Today we explore this beautiful City, visiting the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral, The Opera and The Eiffel Tower. Rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore the City on your own. This evening why not join us for an Optional cruise on the River Seine, and have second chance to see Paris by night. Paris is even more spectacular illuminated. (B)

Day 12: SAT - Paris - London: This is the last day of our Tour, and late morning we head back home, hopefully with fond memories of an unforgettable trip.

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